Last week, my old red point and shoot camera died.
Needless to say,
I am cleaning out the photo card
{photo above was on the card}
and
getting ready for a new camera.
Larry picked out the camera
and
said it would be delivered today.
I am a bit sad to lose Old Red
but looking forward to creative adventures with
a new camera.
Besides, I ADORE Amazon deliveries.
Love you.
Me
Sometimes, life takes our breath away.
The sun shines differently
and
promises become wishes.
Friendship becomes a reality, or not.
Colors change, songs make you angry or cry.
Love becomes a blanket that circles you as you struggle.
Then when it is over,
you will find that you are BLOOMING AGAIN…..
Love you.
Me
Due to the many requests for the snack mix
posted yesterday,
here is the recipe for my P’s and Q’s Snack Mix.
P’s and Q’s Snack Mix
ingredients
4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
2 cups pretzel minis or sticks
2 cups Cheeze-its
1 cup Wasabi peas
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1 3oz package Ramen Noodle soup
{noodles crushed and save the flavor packet for later}
1 stick butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
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*Preheat oven to 300 degrees
*Line baking baking pan with parchment paper
{I use a jelly roll pan}
*In a large bowl, combine:
Cereal
Pretzels
Cheeze-its
Wasabi Peas
Peanuts
Crushed ramen noodles
*In a small pan, melt 1 stick of butter
add ramen seasoning and Parmesan
*pour over snack mixture and toss well to coat.
*Spread on baking sheet.
*Bake 15-20 min till cheese melts
*Cool and serve. {or package as gifts.}
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I gave one jar away as a gift and Larry has been enjoying his jar.
{Larry’s is half gone!}
It received great reviews
and
watching people scarf it down is the best compliment of all!
Enjoy and till next time.
Valentine
Yesterday I made a new recipe for snack mix.
I call it P’s & Q’s because it has wasabi peas in it.
One jar is for Larry and one jar is for Amanda.
As you can see, Larry has already stared eating his snack.
Amanda is a good friend who has been my hairstylist for over 25 years.
She is a true ARTist in every sense of the word.
I usually put her tip in a note where I print an interesting quote.
Today’s quote:
A simple smile.
I love this so much.
Have a wonderful day…I am smiling.
Love you.
Me
The sun has finally come out.
I walked around the lake, many, many laps in the mud.
The day is quiet, Larry is away at meetings in Dallas.
The Radio is tuned onto my favorite station in Dublin, Ireland
and
I am working on Larry’s wave quilt.
Photo: “Larry’s Quilt” in progress
There is something wonderful about making a gift like this.
The person that you are making it for,
is in your heart so deeply while you work…
thoughts, memories, love,
special moments remembered with joy.
*****
While I write thoughts here on the blog, it is special for me.
Thoughts captured forever, whether they matter to you or not.
It is my morning coffee.
It is a moment of bringing my thoughts to the surface
or
sharing a project I have at the work table.
Sometimes I feel so amazingly overwhelmed with “life”
that
mundane, busy thoughts are my escape.
Thank you for being part of the great escape.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Have you ever noticed that
problems seem so much worse
in the middle of the night?
It drives me mad…and keeps me awake.
There are not many things that I dislike more than
two of hours of American Ninja Warrior
at 2 AM while I cannot sleep.
It makes it difficult to get up in the morning.
This morning, my coach, My Larry, suggested
that our post marathon rest should be over.
So after a week off from exercising, we got up, dressed
and
went to the trail.
BUT……
after raining and flooding all last week
the park/trail was not fit for a good lap.
We got a couple of miles in and came home.
I am listening to my favorite radio station, {from Dublin}
laundry is swirling and
my desk is cluttered with the creation known as “Larry’s Quilt.”
It is drizzling outside again and I have three {real} notes to write.
Monday has officially started.
***
Dear hearts.
I wish you a beautiful day.
I wish you moments to remember
and a full nights sleep.
Love you beyond…….you fill in the blank?
Me.
Would you forgive me if
I just shared and old photo today?
Happy First Day of Fall.
Love you beyond fall leaves.
Me
One day long ago,
I was in PA/Bucks County to visit my Uncle Bruce.
We went to a tiny Scottish shop in New Hope
and
Larry bought this for me.
It reminds me daily
of the important things in life….
and
a special day with people who I love.
{it makes me smile every day}
Love you.
Me
In times of great distraction…..
I feel blessed that my adventures have taken me far away.
Breathe
by~robin tolbert
The air is filled with hope.
Breathing in and out
fills the heart.
Accepting the moments.
Knowing that His will
be done.
Love, joy and strength.
Keeping the heart full
of all things good.
*****
Joy is part of my life.
It has ALWAYS been part of my life.
I apologize if you cannot feel it through your screen.
There are people who are only voyeurs in my life…
That is ok, but please do me a favor?
If you only know me from the blog,
don’t judge to harshly.
We all do the best we can…..
Love you.
Me
Yesterday, I wished that I could be someone else.
I was exhausted and sad and
life was testing me each moment.
After a good nights sleep,
I woke up today, glad to be me.
I am up at sunrise because I have a dental appointment.
Perhaps I wanted to be someone else
because I hate getting my teeth cleaned?
Love you.
Me